1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (216 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ6 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
