1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 216 kg more than 1995 Jaguar XJS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jaguar XJS | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJS | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
