1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 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 19 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | 240 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 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 | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
