1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1252 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Publica |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
