1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (297 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
