1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK X would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 335 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 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK X. (360 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Jaguar MK X | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | MK X |
Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2900 mm |