1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 9 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 24 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Chevelle | MK II |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |