1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 348 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 2009 Nissan Armada (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1947 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | Mark IV | Armada |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3140 mm |
