1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1978 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric 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 146 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cedric. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJS | 1978 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
