1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 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. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Jaguar 240.
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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | 240 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 198 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |