1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 1994 Nissan Cima
To start off, 1994 Nissan Cima is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 305 kg more than 1994 Nissan Cima.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Jaguar XJ | 1994 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJ | Cima |
Year Released | 1973 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |