2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XK8 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
