1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
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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1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MK VIII | 300 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 71 L |