1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1983 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS 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 206 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 657 kg more than 1983 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1983 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
