1954 Jaguar XK vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jaguar XK weights approximately 299 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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, 1954 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Jaguar XK | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Carina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
