2002 BMW 520 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2002 BMW 520 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 114 kg more than 2002 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 520 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 520 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1784 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |