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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP) has 154 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (300 HP). 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 109 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2004 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (401 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 | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |
