1990 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 667 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
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 XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJR-11 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1450 mm |
