2006 BMW 525 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1948 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 525 | XK |
Year Released | 2006 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3442 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |