2009 BMW 525 vs. 1961 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 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, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1961 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1805 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 |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
