1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10

To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.

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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 1964 Jaguar MK 10
Make Chevrolet Jaguar
Model Caprice MK 10
Year Released 1985 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 4235 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 265 HP
Torque 346 Nm 385 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 185 km/hour 191 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1883 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3050 mm


 

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