2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 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 645 kg more than 1995 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Venturi 400. 2005 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
| Model | S-Type | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4235 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 | 541 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2500 mm |
