1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 332 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
