1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 671 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Carina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
