2007 BMW 545 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 79 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 545 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1784 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |