2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 604 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | C-Type |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |
