1983 BMW 525 vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV

To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 540 kg more than 1983 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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.

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