2009 BMW 116 vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
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 XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1960 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK 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 XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 116 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
