1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar XK. (285 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar XK. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1955 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1955 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XK |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |