1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2005 Nissan Maxima is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (276 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Because 1990 Jaguar Kensington is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Jaguar Kensington. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar Kensington | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | Kensington | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
