2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Vantage | XJ6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 2918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |