2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (299 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2880 mm |
