2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2010 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2010 Holden Caprice is newer by 2 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Holden Caprice. (344 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Caprice.
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) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Caprice. (530 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Caprice. 2010 Holden Caprice 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. 2010 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2010 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB9 | Caprice |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 344 HP |
Torque | 571 Nm | 530 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |