1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1985 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Caprice | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
