1988 BMW 520 vs. 1962 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 326 kg more than 1988 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, 1962 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1962 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 520 | MK X |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
