1986 Jaguar XJS vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1986 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJS. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1986 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1986 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Jaguar XJS | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJS | 600 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 6332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 111 L |