1958 BMW 503 vs. 1954 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1958 BMW 503 is newer by 4 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, 1954 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 205 kg more 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, 1954 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 1954 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 503 | XK |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
