2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 408 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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 XJ (316 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJ | Supra |
Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 316 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |