2006 Volvo XC90 vs. 2006 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2006 Volvo XC90 and 2006 Aston Martin DB9 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 209 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2006 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC90. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volvo XC90 | 2006 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Volvo | Aston Martin |
| Model | XC90 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1982 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
