1993 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XJ220 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 340 mm | 1330 mm |
