1996 BMW 520 vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 174 kg more than 1996 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, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 520 | S-Type |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |