1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Jaguar XJS | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJS | 500 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |