1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
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. 1981 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1947 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | Mark IV | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2670 mm |
