2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 127 kg more than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar S-Type | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | S-Type | Century |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 60 L |