2003 Jaguar XK vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XK is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XK weights approximately 765 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Jaguar XK | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Corona |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |