1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1961 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1961 Jaguar MK X is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 639 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jaguar MK X. (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1961 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB4 | MK X |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2900 mm |
