1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 412 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Camaro | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |