2010 Jaguar XK vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 768 kg more than 1981 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jaguar XK | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Corona |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1321 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
