1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol

To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 22 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.

Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar Kensington 2012 Nissan Patrol
Make Jaguar Nissan
Model Kensington Patrol
Year Released 1990 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5344 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 559 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1995 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 3075 mm