1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 | XJS |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 291 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |