1990 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2008 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XKR is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XKR.
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, 2008 Jaguar XKR (561 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Virage | 2008 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Virage | XKR |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
