1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 11 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
Model | XJS | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2067 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1294 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |