1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 913 kg more than 1969 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 XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK8 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |