2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1085 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK8 | 600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
