1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 430 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJS | Silvia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |