1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (222 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Century. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Century.
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. 1981 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1981 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Century |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 168 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |
