1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer is newer by 26 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 74 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 345 kg more than 1985 Toyota Soarer. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer. 1985 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar MK II has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar MK II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK II | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
