1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Toyota Century is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Jaguar XJS (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Jaguar XJS | 1986 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Century |
Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |