2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 361 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 82 L |
