1989 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 686 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 672 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (129 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJR-11 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJR-11 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1989 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 741 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 801 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1410 mm |