2006 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 3 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 213 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 517 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | DB9 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |