1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Jaguar XK

To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 12 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. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 159 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chevrolet Corvette 2004 Jaguar XK
Make Chevrolet Jaguar
Model Corvette XK
Year Released 1992 2004
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 294 HP
Torque 949 Nm 411 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.7:1 11.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1555 kg 1714 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2590 mm


 

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