2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (390 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XKR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 138 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB9 | XKR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
