1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (193 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 836 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (280 Nm). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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