2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 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 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (219 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 15 kg more than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XJS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1645 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 87 L |
