2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 120 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
