1955 Jaguar MK VII vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Jaguar MK VII.
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 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1955 Jaguar MK VII has manual transmission. 1955 Jaguar MK VII will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jaguar MK VII | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK VII | 525 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
