1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 283 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Vantage | XJS |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |