1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1973 Nissan President is newer by 25 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 51 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 233 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | President |
Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |