2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Supra 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 265 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Supra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Toyota Supra. 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJR. (525 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJR | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Supra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
