1958 BMW 503 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 BMW 503. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 503 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 91 L |
