2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 2006 Cadillac CTS 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. 2006 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DB9 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3173 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
