2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin DB9 and 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB9 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |