2003 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Jaguar MK II. 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 520 | MK II |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
