1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 38 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 77 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 544 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | MK VIII | Carina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |