1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 735 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Jaguar XJS | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJS | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |