1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette. 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | E-Type | Vanette |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2080 mm |