1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 17 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 858 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJ6 | Violet |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1798 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2460 mm |