2009 BMW 116 vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 BMW 116.
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, 1960 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 116 | MK II |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |