1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny is newer by 22 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 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 658 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. 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 (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | Sunny |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |