2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
Model | DB9 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 571 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |