2005 BMW 745 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 745 | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1473 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
