2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
