1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 287 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJR. (512 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XJR |
Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 322 HP |
Torque | 671 Nm | 512 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2880 mm |