2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.

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, 2008 Nissan Almera, 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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Aston Martin DB9 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Aston Martin Nissan
Model DB9 Almera
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5935 cc 1768 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 451 HP 0 HP
Torque 570 Nm 161 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1835 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 60 L


 

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