2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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 XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 2007 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XKR | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XKR | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
