2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1955 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1955 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2540 mm |
