1983 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1955 Jaguar XK.
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, 1955 Jaguar XK (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525. 1983 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1955 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1955 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 525 | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 525 | XK |
Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2691 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |