1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 828 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3033 mm |
