1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 20 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 908 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3100 mm |
