1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1970 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK V | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
