2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (255 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 689 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 XJ8 (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJ8 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3555 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2340 mm |