1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 415 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XK | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
