1998 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Toyota | Jaguar |
Model | Sienna | XK |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1321 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2751 mm |