1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Toyota Supra. 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Supra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
