1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, both 1967 Chevrolet Corvette and 1967 Jaguar 240 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 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 145 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | 240 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |
