2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Corvette and 2003 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 95 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XJ. 2003 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XJ |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |