2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Verossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Verossa would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (205 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Verossa. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Verossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 208 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa. 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 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | S-Type | Verossa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
