1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1995 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 (968 Nm) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 1995 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1995 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Volante | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 968 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |