2004 Jaguar XJ vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XJ is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,193 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 84 kg more than 1971 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, 2004 Jaguar XJ (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XJ | 1971 Nissan President | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1689 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2860 mm |
