2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ220. (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 280 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJ220. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2001 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XJ220 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2230 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |
