2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJR | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 554 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 112 L |
