2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 TVR Tuscan 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 89 more horse power than 2006 TVR Tuscan. (355 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2006 TVR Tuscan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
Model | DB9 | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |