1954 BMW 502 vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1960 Jaguar MK II is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 40 kg more than 1954 BMW 502. 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 502 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
