2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2011 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 166 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2011 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2011 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Colorado | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4712 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
