2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB9 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
