2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 338 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | DB9 | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 14 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |