1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 420 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
