1994 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (401 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 208 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Chevrolet Corvette (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | 420G |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
