1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 960 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Corolla |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |