2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 734 kg more than 1972 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJ | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2430 mm |