2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 127 kg more than 1965 Jaguar MK II. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | MK II |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
