1994 Jaguar XJR vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 390 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz E.
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.
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1994 Jaguar XJR | 1977 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XJR | E |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |