1982 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 50 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. 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 Jaguar XJ (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Century | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Toyota | Jaguar |
| Model | Century | XJ |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3032 mm |
