2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1992 Jaguar XJR. (333 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1992 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XJR |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 89 L |
