1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Jaguar XJ6

To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar XJ6 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 (1,017 Nm) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar XJ6. (385 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar XJ6. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1968 Jaguar XJ6 has manual transmission. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 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 1968 Jaguar XJ6
Make Chevrolet Jaguar
Model Corvette XJ6
Year Released 1970 1968
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7440 cc 4235 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 245 HP
Torque 1017 Nm 385 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1350 mm


 

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