1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 16 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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 388 kg more than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
