2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Audi A6
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin DB9 and 2004 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,930 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DB9 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5930 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
