2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Aston Martin DB9 and 2008 Subaru Forester 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 320 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | DB9 | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |