1999 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar S-Type (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 687 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. 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, 1999 Jaguar S-Type (301 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar S-Type | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | S-Type | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1637 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2430 mm |
