2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin DB9 and 2007 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 376 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 719 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C2, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C2 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Citroen C2 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
Model | DB9 | C2 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |