2009 BMW 525 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | MK II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
