1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 22 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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XKR | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XKR | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1998 | 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 | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
