1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 321 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XK |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2752 mm |
