1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 48 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XF. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XF.
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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XF. (450 Nm). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XF |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
