1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 2011 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 40 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1971 Jaguar E-Type.

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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. (412 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1971 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1971 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 Jaguar E-Type 2011 Nissan Titan
Make Jaguar Nissan
Model E-Type Titan
Year Released 1971 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5343 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 272 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5850 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 412 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 106 L


 

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