1972 BMW 520 vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 535 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 520 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
