1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 80 kg more than 1988 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Jaguar XJS 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Make Jaguar Aston Martin
Model XJS V8 Vantage
Year Released 1988 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3590 cc 4700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 420 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 7300 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 469 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1710 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4382 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1867 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2601 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 80 L


 

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