1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1957 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 527 kg more than 1957 Jaguar XK. 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1957 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Virage | XK |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
