2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 GMC Envoy
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 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Envoy 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) has 169 more horse power than 2005 GMC Envoy. (275 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 285 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) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | DB9 | Envoy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 275 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 95 L |
