2009 BMW 125 vs. 1958 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar XK weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1958 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 125 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
