2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. 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) has 233 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 390 kg more than 2003 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DB9 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
