1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR

To start off, both 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage and 1998 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XKR. (370 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XKR.

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, 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage (746 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XKR. (542 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XKR. 1998 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage has manual transmission. 1998 Aston Martin Project Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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