1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1987 Jaguar XJS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 670 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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, 1987 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Jaguar XJS | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | MR2 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3588 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |