1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1987 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 80 kg more than 1987 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Jaguar XJS | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
