2009 BMW 525 vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 525 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5495 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |