2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (400 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ. 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 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XJ. 2010 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB9 | XJ |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 84 L |