1965 Jaguar MK X vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1990 Toyota MR2 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Toyota MR2. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 715 kg more than 1990 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, 1965 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota MR2. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK X | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK X | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
