1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136. (276 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 987 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136. 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. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Jaguar XJS | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJS | W 136 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 720 kg |