2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 869 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DB9 | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 117 L |
