1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar Kensington | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Kensington | C |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 433 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |