1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 425 kg more than 1967 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XK |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
