1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 6 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 1077 Nm |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 354 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
