1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1951 Jaguar Type-C has manual transmission. 1951 Jaguar Type-C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar Type-C | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | Type-C | 528 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2968 mm |
