2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | S-Type | President |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 394 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3040 mm |