1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 1985 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1985 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Armada |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 106 L |
