2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 Dodge Charger 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 110 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Charger. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Charger weights approximately 633 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2006 Dodge Charger 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, 2006 Dodge Charger 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Charger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DB9 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
