2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |
