2009 BMW 325 vs. 1958 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 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, 1958 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1958 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
