2011 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 63 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin Virage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin Virage | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Virage | XF |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1288 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
