1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1951 Jaguar C-Type has manual transmission. 1951 Jaguar C-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Caprice | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
