2008 Jaguar XK vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 835 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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 XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina. 2008 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jaguar XK | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |