2009 BMW 135 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar MK 10.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 135 | MK 10 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1883 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |