1986 Jaguar XJS vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 228 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. 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, 1986 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJS | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Jaguar | Scion |
| Model | XJS | tC |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
