1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 610 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Lagonda | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3040 mm |
