1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (535 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
Model | XK | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 535 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |