2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 338 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 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, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Altezza | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Toyota | Jaguar |
| Model | Altezza | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
