1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 Nissan 1400. 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ6 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2918 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
