1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 370 kg more than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
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.
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1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Impala | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3060 mm |