1992 BMW 545 vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 140 kg more than 1992 BMW 545.
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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 545 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
