1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1966 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1966 Nissan Cedric is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Cedric. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 183 kg more than 1966 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Cedric. (165 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1966 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
