1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 315 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK X. (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | MK X |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
