1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 334 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2008 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB4 | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |
