1986 Jaguar XJR vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 6,499 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJR (671 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 551 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1986 Jaguar XJR.
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.
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1986 Jaguar XJR | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJR | 190 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6499 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |