1952 Jaguar C-Type vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar C-Type | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | C-Type | 550 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1859 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2969 mm |
