2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XJ and 2006 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 51 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2006 Jaguar XJ (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2006 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar XJ | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJ | 350Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2722 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 436 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |