2008 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar X-Type and 2008 Nissan Tiida were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (153 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (124 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Tiida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Nissan Tiida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (266 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (173 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Tiida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar X-Type | 2008 Nissan Tiida | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | X-Type | Tiida |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
