2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Renault Clio | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | DB9 | Clio |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7150 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |