2008 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 Nissan President. 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 XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XK8 | 1969 Nissan President | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK8 | President |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |