1955 Jaguar XK vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz T 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar XK weights approximately 66 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz T.
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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1955 Jaguar XK | 1982 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | T |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |