1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 755 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | MK II | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |