1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 323 kg more than 1976 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 (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Corona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |