1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 730 kg more than 1975 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJS | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Corona |
Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |