1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 185 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1948 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Corona |
Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |