1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Camaro | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3040 mm |
