1992 Jaguar XJR vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 974 kg more than 1970 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1992 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 1407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
