1972 Jaguar XJ vs. 1972 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1972 Jaguar XJ and 1972 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1972 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar XJ | 1972 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2310 mm |
