2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 645 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJ220.
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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 697 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (380 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ220 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Top Speed | 354 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2230 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2980 mm |
