2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2007 GMC Sierra. (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 722 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | GMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sierra | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6590 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
