2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 641 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 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 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, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
| Model | Civic | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
