1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Zagato | XJS |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 82 L |
