1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 470 kg more than 1964 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XK |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2752 mm |
