1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 2918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |
