2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 272 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJ. (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jaguar XJ | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
Model | XJ | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |