1999 Jaguar XJ vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XJ is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XJ | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XJ | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 88 L |
