1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2000 Nissan President
To start off, 2000 Nissan President is newer by 41 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan President weights approximately 417 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. 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, 2000 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK. 2000 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 2000 Nissan President | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | President |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3040 mm |