1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture is newer by 8 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 138 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Jaguar XJS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Venture |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
