2005 Jaguar XK vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK.
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 Jaguar XK (553 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XK | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
Model | XK | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 97 L |