2008 BMW 525 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 284 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | 420G |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
