1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Toyota Century is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 327 kg more than 1960 Jaguar XK.
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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar XK | 1984 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Century |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |