1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 16 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. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 100 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 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJR. (553 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJR |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3170 mm |
