2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 240 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJ.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJ. (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
