2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 561 kg more than 2008 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL, 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Acura | Aston Martin |
Model | TL | DB9 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |