1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1968 Jaguar XJ-13

To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Corvair and 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 9 kg more than 1968 Jaguar XJ-13.

Let's talk about torque, 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 (570 Nm @ 6300 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ-13 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Chevrolet Corvair 1968 Jaguar XJ-13
Make Chevrolet Jaguar
Model Corvair XJ-13
Year Released 1968 1968
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2375 cc 4990 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 102 HP 0 HP
Torque 182 Nm 570 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 6300 RPM
Vehicle Weight 1134 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1000 mm


 

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