1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (155 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 499 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | MK VIII | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 84 L |
