1999 Jaguar XJ vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XJ 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 760 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 XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jaguar XJ | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJ | Carina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2430 mm |