2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 293 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
| Model | XK | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
