2009 BMW 320 vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Jaguar XK (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 320 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
