1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 290 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1948 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Vega | XK |
Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 63 L |