1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 348 kg more than 1994 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Lagonda | XJR |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 81 L |
