2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XJ is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 650 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Jaguar XJ (561 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 51 L |
