1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | Kensington |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |
