2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti FX 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 (449 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti FX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti FX.
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, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti FX. 2005 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
| Model | DB9 | FX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
