1961 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 865 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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 MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK IX | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK IX | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3779 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |
