2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJR. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XJR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 81 L |
