2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. 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 234 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro. 2007 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | DB9 | Nitro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 74 L |