1963 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar S-Type | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | S-Type | 528 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2968 mm |
