2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XJS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1570 kg | 1730 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 | 82 L |
