1982 Toyota Celica vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (103 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 669 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica. 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Celica | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Toyota | Jaguar |
| Model | Celica | XF |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2908 mm |
