1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1993 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 1993 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 850 kg more than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Pulsar. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Pulsar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Jaguar Sovereign 1993 Nissan Pulsar
Make Jaguar Nissan
Model Sovereign Pulsar
Year Released 1972 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5342 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 295 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1930 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2440 mm