1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XJS |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 223 HP |
Torque | 1017 Nm | 377 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |