1964 Jaguar MK X vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar MK X.
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, 1964 Jaguar MK X (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK X | 2006 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK X | 530 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
