1991 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 405 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
| Model | XJR-15 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
