1997 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm). This means 1997 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer. 1997 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Soarer has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Soarer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Jaguar XK8 | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK8 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 173 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |