1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
