1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1971 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 523 kg more than 1971 Toyota Carina. 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 XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |