2001 Nissan Laurel vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 571 kg more than 2001 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Laurel | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Nissan | Jaguar |
| Model | Laurel | XJ |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3157 mm |
