2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 333 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 401 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | DB9 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |