2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 890 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.

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 XJR (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 2008 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1973 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1973 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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