2005 BMW 525 vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
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, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1949 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3060 mm |
