2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
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 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 297 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
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 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DB9 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
