1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 845 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 61 L |
