2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Infiniti FX
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 Infiniti FX 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 147 more horse power than 2008 Infiniti FX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Infiniti FX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Infiniti FX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Infiniti FX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Infiniti FX. 2008 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Infiniti |
Model | DB9 | FX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |