1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 148 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | Type S |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
