2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
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 XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century. 2002 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Century has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Century will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJR | 1971 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJR | Century |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |