2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
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 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP) has 189 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (262 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Caprice weights approximately 56 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB9 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 262 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3009 mm |