2005 BMW 748 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II. 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 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 748 | MK II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
