1972 Jaguar XJ vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 BMW 525. 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, 1972 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar XJ | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 525 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
