1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 295 kg more than 1981 Toyota Crown. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Crown |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |