1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 228 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
