2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2009 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Vantage | XK |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 71 L |