1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (79 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 637 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, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Comodoro | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2470 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
