1998 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Century weights approximately 15 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | 1982 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ8 | Century |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |
