1992 Jaguar XJR vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 1242 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 75 L |
