2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina 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 345 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XKR | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XKR | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 60 L |