2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (252 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DB9 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3123 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
