1960 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar 3.8 | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | 3.8 | Celica |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2510 mm |