1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 347 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XK |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 90 L |
