1992 BMW 545 vs. 1960 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK IX 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 62 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 155 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 1960 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 545 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
