1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 351 kg more than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mark IV | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2830 mm |
