1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 410 kg more than 1963 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XK |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 71 L |
