2007 BMW 335 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 48 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 335 | MK II |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
