1955 Jaguar XK vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. (123 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Jaguar XK (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1955 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1955 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Jaguar XK | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | 300 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |