2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | Civic | DB9 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |