1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 760 kg more than 1970 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 XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Corona |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3978 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 51 L |