1990 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1972 Nissan President

To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan President.

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, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (299 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan President.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar XJ6 1972 Nissan President
Make Jaguar Nissan
Model XJ6 President
Year Released 1990 1972
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3239 cc 2974 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 299 Nm 236 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 5050 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2860 mm


 

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