1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1959 Aston Martin DB4 and 1959 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 225 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB4 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
