1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 33 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 45 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 207 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica 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. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Celica |
Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |