1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1989 Jaguar XJR and 1989 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 228 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 785 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Jaguar XJR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Jaguar XJR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
