2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 548 kg more than 2001 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. 2012 Jaguar XJ 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. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XJ |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1961 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |