1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 48 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (203 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | 240 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
