1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 23 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 850 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2011 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 79 L |