1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jaguar XK8. 1997 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XK8 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |