1999 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 13 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar XJ. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 507 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar XJ. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJ | Titan |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 4060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 140 L |