2008 Audi A5 vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 179 more horse power than 2008 Audi A5. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A5 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A5. (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A5 | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Audi | Aston Martin |
| Model | A5 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
