1961 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 234 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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar E-Type | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | E-Type | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
