2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. 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 286 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant, 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 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant 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. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
Model | DB9 | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |