2008 BMW 540 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 49 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 540 | MK II |
Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3442 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |