2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar XK. (291 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar XK.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
