2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2005 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 68 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Vantage | S-Type |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |