Car comparison

Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 ClassicvsNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Jaguar XJ (X300)

6.0 V12 Classic

311 hp5993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1997
VS

Nissan Cedric (Y33)

3.0T V6

270 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    385 mi
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic

  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    311 hp
    232 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 ClassicNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
311hp232kW
270hp201kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
368Nm271lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
-
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
548km340mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,993cc366cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,023mm198in
-
Width
1,798mm71in
-
Height
1,314mm52in
-
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
-
Front track
1,500mm59in
-
Rear track
1,498mm59in
-
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
430L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
86L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 ClassicNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6PowerTorque
  • Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic5,350 rpm2,850 rpm5,600 rpm
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 ClassicNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
25.8 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
311 hp
232 kW
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW

Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic has 41 hp more than Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 and Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
368 Nm
271 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
254 km/h
158 mph
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic7.2 s
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V67.0 s

Although Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic has more power, Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 and Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 and Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic: 2.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
548 km
340 mi
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
620 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
311 hp
232 kW
7.2 s
254 km/h
158 mph
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW
7.0 s
236 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,314 mm
51.7 in
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
7.2 s
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
JaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 Classic
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarXJ (X300)6.0 V12 ClassicNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
311 hp
232 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
368 Nm
271 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
5,023 mm
197.8 in
Height
1,314 mm
51.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Range score
548 km
340 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 ClassicNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar XJ (X300) 6.0 V12 Classic

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 107 Nm more
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

  • Is 405 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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