1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 200 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB5 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 82 L |
