1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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 XKR (542 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1998 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XKR | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XKR | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |