2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 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 332 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Nissan NP300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB9 | NP300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |