2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,735 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 165 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (255 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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 @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Vantage | XJ8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 3555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |