1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1993 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1993 Jaguar XJS and 1993 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 674 kg more than 1993 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Jaguar XJS 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 1993 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny, 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJS | 1993 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJS | Sunny |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |