1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 17 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 238 kg more than 1995 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 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (512 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Jaguar XJ 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. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XJ |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |