1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown 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 105 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 460 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown. 1984 Toyota Crown 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. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jaguar XJS | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Crown |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
