2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier 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 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rainier. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
| Model | DB9 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
