2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
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 Toyota Quantum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 295 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 200 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 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB9 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 20.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
