1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1946 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.
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1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark IV | 300 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1776 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 231 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3150 mm |