1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 196 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1989 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Jaguar XJS | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 103 mm |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |