1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1998 Jaguar XK and 1998 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 480 kg more than 1998 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Corolla. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Jaguar XK | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |