2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 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 79 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 298 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (488 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XJ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
