2013 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 Jaguar XK and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2013 Jaguar XK. (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Jaguar XK | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XK | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4794 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1322 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2752 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |
