1995 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 (968 Nm) has 819 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 1995 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Skyline. 1982 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1995 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1995 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jaguar XJ220 | 1982 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ220 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 968 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
