2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin DB9 and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 834 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DB9 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5930 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
