1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,344 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (201 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 393 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4344 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 69 L |
