2002 Jaguar XKR vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XKR. (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XKR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XKR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XKR. (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XKR | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XKR | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
