1977 BMW 520 vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 520 | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
