1960 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar 3.8 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | 3.8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2290 mm |