2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 125 kg more than 2007 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XJS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 86 L |
