1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 606 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XK.
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, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jaguar |
| Model | 500 | XK |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |
