2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 394 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJR. (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XJR |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 505 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |