1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 191 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XJS |
Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 5343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |