1997 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jaguar XK weights approximately 920 kg more than 1971 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, 1997 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Jaguar XK | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 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 | 1700 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 46 L |
