2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Lexus IS
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 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus IS would be higher. 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 239 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (252 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
Model | DB9 | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |