1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1978 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1978 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1991 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1991 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Jaguar XJS | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJS | Sunny |
Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |