1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJR is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 133 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. 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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century. 1998 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1969 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1969 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XJR | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Century |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
