1981 BMW 528 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 72 kg more than 1981 BMW 528.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 528 | XK |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
