1957 Jaguar XK vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1961 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar XK weights approximately 493 kg more than 1961 Toyota Corona. 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 XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jaguar XK | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Corona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
