2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XK. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XK. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB7 | XK |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1328 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 61 L |