1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 259 kg more than 1957 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJ |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3040 mm |
