1964 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 175 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 1964 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar E-Type | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | E-Type | Carina |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
