1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2002 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Nissan Laurel is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2002 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
