2009 Jaguar XF vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 992 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Jaguar XF | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XF | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2340 mm |