2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin DB9 and 2006 Volkswagen Multivan 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 331 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 474 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2006 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Multivan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | DB9 | Multivan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |