1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1994 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 260 kg more than 1994 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XJS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 82 L |
