1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 27 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 5,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
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, 2010 Nissan Titan (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Titan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 5598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
