1980 Jaguar XJR vs. 1984 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Toyota Soarer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 280 kg more than 1980 Jaguar XJR.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Jaguar XJR | 1984 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
