1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 270 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1995 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3060 mm |