1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sovereign | SL |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
