2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 5 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 361 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. 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, 2012 Daihatsu Materia, 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | DB9 | Materia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 40 L |
