2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 Mazda 6 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 296 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 479 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6. 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 Mazda 6, 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (184 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB9 | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |