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 |