1983 BMW 525 vs. 1958 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 555 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, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1958 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
