1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 675 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
