2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Volvo S60 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S60. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60. 2008 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB9 | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |