1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 412 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Jaguar XJS | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJS | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1358 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |