2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP) has 227 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 390 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.

Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Aston Martin DB9 2004 Land Rover Discovery
Make Aston Martin Land Rover
Model DB9 Discovery
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 4556 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 217 HP
Torque 570 Nm 407 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1710 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption 12.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.5 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 93 L


 

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