2008 Jaguar XF vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XF (411 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Silvia.
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, 2008 Jaguar XF (560 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2008 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia. 2008 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XF | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XF | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 411 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |
