1970 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. (246 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 570 kg more than 1970 Jaguar E-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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. (357 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1970 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1970 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Jaguar E-Type | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | E-Type | President |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3040 mm |
