1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJR. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 289 kg more than 1968 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 81 L |
