2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XJ8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |