1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1987 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Jaguar XJS. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1987 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1987 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Jaguar XJS | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJS | E |
Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |