1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 425 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1995 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1995 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Jaguar XJS | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Soarer |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |