1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Jaguar MK VII
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar MK VII weights approximately 309 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar MK VII.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Jaguar MK VII | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | MK VII |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 635 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |