1997 Jaguar XK vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Jaguar XK weights approximately 685 kg more than 1980 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 1997 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Jaguar XK | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |