1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 272 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (468 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Camaro | XJ |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 600 Nm |
Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1796 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 82 L |