2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 534 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. 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, 2008 Jaguar XJR (561 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2510 mm |
