2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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 2013 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre, 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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
| Model | LeSabre | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
