1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (254 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 260 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 (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XK |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
