2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Audi TT
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 Audi TT were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 194 more horse power than 2008 Audi TT. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi TT. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi TT.
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2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Audi TT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
Model | DB9 | TT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |