2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,934 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 257 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2001 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | DB9 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 98 L |
