1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 670 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Comodoro | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3060 mm |
