2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 Opel Corsa 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 815 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa, 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
Model | DB9 | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 571 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 44 L |