2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 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 5,932 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 342 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 310 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB9 | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5932 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
