2007 BMW 120 vs. 1963 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 264 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1963 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 120 | Type S |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
