1992 Jaguar XJR vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | 500 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 120 L |
