2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 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 (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 704 kg more than 1981 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 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 61 L |
