1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 1994 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Century weights approximately 78 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XKR.
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 XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XKR | 1994 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XKR | Century |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |