1999 BMW 529 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 529. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 529 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 529 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 529 (193 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (154 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 529 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 529 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 1999 BMW 529 (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 529 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 529 | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 529 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
