2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin DB9 and 2005 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (251 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (338 Nm). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB9 | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 338 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |