1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1976 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, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Jaguar XJ | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJ | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 409 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 46 L |