1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 27 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 100 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 70 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1365 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 |
