2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 681 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-Type | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
