2006 Jaguar XK vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 241 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XK.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XK | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |
