1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 6 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 745 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (378 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (176 Nm). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 87 L |
