2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2003 Holden Berlina
To start off, both 2003 Aston Martin DB9 and 2003 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2003 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Holden Berlina. 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, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 2003 Holden Berlina | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB9 | Berlina |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 557 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |