1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (216 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (103 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ6 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |
