1997 BMW 850 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | XK |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
