2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 249 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE. (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Vantage | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4382 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1867 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
