2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP) has 151 more horse power than 2005 GMC Sierra. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 755 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Sierra. (488 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | DB9 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 98 L |
