2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJR is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown 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 301 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJR | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Crown |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
