1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 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 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 471 kg more than 1973 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Corona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |