1999 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar XJ. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 1999 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XJ | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 76 L |
