2009 BMW 125 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 50 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 174 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 125 | MK II |
Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |