1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 752 kg more than 1979 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
