1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. (450 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 920 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Vantage | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |
