2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1985 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 720 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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