2004 Jaguar XK vs. 1985 Toyota Century
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Century weights approximately 100 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
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, 2004 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Century. (290 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XK | 1985 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Century |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |