2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 18 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XJ | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5127 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 97 L |
