1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 854 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
