1999 Jaguar XK vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XK is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (450 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XK.
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, 1999 Jaguar XK (604 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XK | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK | 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 604 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |
