2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XK8 and 2002 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
Model | XK8 | Corvette |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |