1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Vantage | XK |
Year Released | 1993 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |