2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Strada 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 363 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DB9 | Strada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 58 L |
