2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. Both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2005 Aston Martin DB9 are equipped with a 5,935 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 444 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 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, both vehicles can yield 571 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
Model | DB9 | DB9 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 85 L |