2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar XJ6. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar XJ6. (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 104 L |
