1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1979 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 320 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.

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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1992 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1992 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Jaguar XJS 1979 Toyota Crown
Make Jaguar Toyota
Model XJS Crown
Year Released 1992 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3980 cc 2759 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 220 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2700 mm