1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1959 Chevrolet Corvette and 1959 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 73 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XK |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4636 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2600 mm |