1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 266 kg more than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. 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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (335 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Virage | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
