2004 BMW 525 vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 232 kg more than 1960 Jaguar XK.
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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | XK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
