1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 619 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | MK VIII | Celica |
Year Released | 1957 | 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 | 208 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2620 mm |