1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XK | 1980 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Century |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 615 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1470 mm |