1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (318 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJR. 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJR. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Vantage | XJR |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 91 L |