2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and 2008 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Corvette | XK8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |