1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | 240 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5680 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |
