2005 BMW 325 vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3060 mm |
