1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1062 kg more than 1978 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |