2008 BMW 120 vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 120 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
