1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corsa is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 974 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | Mark IV | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2510 mm |
