1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 52 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 327 kg more than 1959 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Jaguar XK | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | CLS |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2875 mm |