2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Century. (168 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Century weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar S-Type | 1981 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | S-Type | Century |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |