1968 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, both 1968 Chevrolet Nova and 1968 Jaguar Type S were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 66 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Nova. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Nova (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Nova | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Nova | Type S |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |