1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 37 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (288 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sovereign | CLS |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |