2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Aristo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 42 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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 XJ8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ8 | Aristo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
