2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 Subaru Forester 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) has 217 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (227 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | DB9 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
