1980 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XJS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Camaro 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.
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1980 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Camaro | XJS |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 222 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |