1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 218 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
| Model | XJS | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
