1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 533 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (412 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | E-Type | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |