1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 208 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
