1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 700 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 870 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 |
