2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 190 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 506 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Patrol. 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB9 | Patrol |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 135 L |