1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XK. (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XK | Virage |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 615 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1283 mm |
