2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2004 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK. 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK. 2004 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | Vanquish | XK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |