1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 945 kg more than 1980 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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Corona |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| 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 | 1930 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
