1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8. 2007 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
