1989 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 4 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (310 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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 Jaguar XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJR-11 | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
Model | XJR-11 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 741 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 801 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1310 mm |