2009 Jaguar XK vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (254 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 117 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XK | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |