1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 161 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK8. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK8 | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XK8 | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 97 L |
