2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 603 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
