1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 20 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 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:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XK |
| Year Released | 1984 | 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 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 | 1820 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 61 L |
