2009 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar S-Type | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | S-Type | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |