2005 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. 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, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XK8 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK8 | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |