1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJR. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 232 kg more than 1996 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 261 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 81 L |
