2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,934 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 209 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Land Cruiser | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 5934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 78 L |
