1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Camaro | XJ |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |