1995 BMW M5 vs. 1951 Jaguar Type-C
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1951 Jaguar Type-C | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M5 | Type-C |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
