2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 61 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 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 715 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK8 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 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 | 1685 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |
