2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 69 kg more than 1996 Toyota Supra.
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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ. 2008 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ | Supra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
