2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB9 | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2752 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
