1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 76 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | MK II |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
