1991 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Jaguar XJ6 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJ6 | 280 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |