2003 BMW 530 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 95 kg more than 2003 BMW 530.
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 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 530 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
