1977 BMW 520 vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 55 kg more than 1977 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, 1965 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 520 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
