1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 228 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Camaro | XJS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
