1992 Jaguar XJR vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona 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 244 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 714 kg more than 1973 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1992 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota Corona 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 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Corona |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
