1973 BMW 525 vs. 1963 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 510 kg more than 1973 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, 1963 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 1963 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | MK X |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
