1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1965 Jaguar MK II. 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Jaguar MK II | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | MK II | 530 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |