2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. 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 XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XK8 | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK8 | President |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |