2004 Lexus LS vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2004 Lexus LS. (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2004 Lexus LS. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus LS. (434 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus LS | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Lexus | Aston Martin |
| Model | LS | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 78 L |
