2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 950 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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 (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJR | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJR | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 505 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |