1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 200 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XK.
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, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin Virage | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | Virage | XK |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 550 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 680 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1311 mm |