1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR-15 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
