1954 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Jaguar XK | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 530 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
