1957 BMW 501 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 501 would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 525 kg more than 1957 BMW 501. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 501 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 501 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |