1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 750 kg more than 1985 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1930 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
