1957 BMW 501 vs. 2005 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJR is newer by 48 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1957 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 303 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, 2005 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 501. (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 2005 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 501 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 554 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
