1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 805 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJS | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Carina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 476 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |