1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 27 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 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (221 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 420 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 (360 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB4 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2880 mm |