1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 612 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Caprice | XJR-11 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 801 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1020 mm |
