1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 210 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3050 mm |
