1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1998 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Toyota Century is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Century weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
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. 1998 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1975 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1975 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 1998 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Century |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
