2007 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2007 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar X-Type and 2007 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (157 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar X-Type, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar X-Type | 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | X-Type | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2098 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |
