1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 645 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini 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. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Jaguar XJS | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJS | HyperMini |
Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 130 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 2670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |