1995 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 (968 Nm) has 823 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 1995 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1995 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1995 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jaguar XJ220 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ220 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 968 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
