1981 Nissan Silvia vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 790 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Silvia | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Nissan | Jaguar |
| Model | Silvia | XK |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |
