1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 538 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 60 L |
