1991 BMW 525 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 43 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1948 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 525 | XK |
Year Released | 1991 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |