1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 466 kg more than 1967 Jaguar 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Virage | 240 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 54 L |
