1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1999 Aston Martin DB7 and 1999 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (450 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XK.
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, 1999 Jaguar XK (604 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. 1999 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB7 | XK |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 604 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 75 L |