1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, both 1981 Jaguar XJS and 1981 Mercedes-Benz T were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 357 kg more than 1981 Mercedes-Benz T.
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 1981 Mercedes-Benz T has manual transmission. 1981 Mercedes-Benz T 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 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJS | T |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |