1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 253 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJR |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |
