1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (187 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (450 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Toyota | Jaguar |
Model | Corolla | XF |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 450 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2908 mm |