1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 690 kg more than 1997 Nissan Crew. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Crew |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
