2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 515 kg more than 1973 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
