1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 29 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1983 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 809 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Armada |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3129 mm |
