2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1975 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 XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK8 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
