1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1969 Nissan Gloria is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | Gloria |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1987 cc |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |