1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 860 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 46 L |