2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 16 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | Vanquish | XJS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
