2009 BMW 525 vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3060 mm |
