1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 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 24 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | MK II |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |