2003 Toyota Condor vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Condor | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Condor | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1855 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
