1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 23 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, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 86 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | E-Type | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
