1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XK.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XK. (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XK. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XK |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 61 L |
