1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1960 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 313 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1960 Jaguar XK | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | 190 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |