1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 1984 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Cedric.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ | 1984 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |
