1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (264 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 182 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK8 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK8 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
