1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2000 Jaguar XKA

To start off, 2000 Jaguar XKA is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XKA (466 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XKA should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 24 kg more than 2000 Jaguar XKA.

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, 2000 Jaguar XKA (843 Nm) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XKA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 2000 Jaguar XKA has manual transmission. 2000 Jaguar XKA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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