2008 Jaguar XK vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Nissan Stagea. 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XK | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | Stagea |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |