2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XJ and 2009 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Jaguar XJ (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Jaguar XJ | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJ | Altima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |