1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1952 Jaguar XK is newer by 8 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.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | 500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3300 mm |