1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 620 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | C-Type | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
