1992 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 406 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Camaro | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Camaro | XJS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
