1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 245 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas. (394 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3000 mm |
