2005 BMW 520 vs. 1957 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 1957 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 520 | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
