2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 305 kg more than 1977 Toyota Crown. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 2001 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
