1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1955 Jaguar MK VII
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar MK VII should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar MK VII weights approximately 764 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1955 Jaguar MK VII has manual transmission. 1955 Jaguar MK VII will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1955 Jaguar MK VII | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Vega | MK VII |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 77 L |