1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 13 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 120 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (205 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 97 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | S-Type |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |