1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Jaguar XJS | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJS | Silvia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |