1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1277 kg more than 1990 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (377 Nm). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | 600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3979 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3910 mm |
