2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Aston Martin DB9 and 2005 Renault Megane 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 311 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane. 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 Renault Megane, 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (192 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB9 | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
