1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (219 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 670 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Corona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |