1993 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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 XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ220 | Violet |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Height | 340 mm | 1410 mm |
