1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (330 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 415 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 450 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
