1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 18 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 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 482 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |