1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra.
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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Supra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |