1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 340 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | MK V |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
