2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2004 Aston Martin DB9 and 2004 Volvo XC90 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 242 more horse power than 2004 Volvo XC90. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2004 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
| Model | DB9 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5930 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
