1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 662 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 82 L |
