1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 267 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XJ8 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 87 L |