1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 956 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2400 mm |
