1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1996 Jaguar XK8 and 1996 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2. 1996 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK8 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK8 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
