1995 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2003 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XK is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 434 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XK. 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 Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Aston Martin Virage | 2003 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Virage | XK |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
