1994 BMW 520 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1994 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 271 kg more than 1994 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 520 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 520 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
