2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9

To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 298 kg more than 2006 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac CTS 2008 Aston Martin DB9
Make Cadillac Aston Martin
Model CTS DB9
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3556 cc 5934 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 570 Nm
Torque RPM 3100 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1592 kg 1890 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 17.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 78 L


 

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