2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1983 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 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 75 L |
