1992 Jaguar XJR vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina 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 239 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 744 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Jaguar XJR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina, 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
