1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS 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 29 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Juke. (188 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Juke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Juke |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
