1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (318 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJ |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 250 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 Length | 4540 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
