1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1983 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 263 kg more than 1983 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Jaguar XJS | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJS | Navara |
Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |