2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 48 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 12 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Z4 | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
