2001 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK8. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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 XK8 (542 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi 400. (520 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi 400. 2001 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XK8 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
| Model | XK8 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
