1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 960 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | Mark IV | Sunny |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2350 mm |