1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 28 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8. 2007 Jaguar XK8 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. 2007 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 71 L |
