2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (464 HP) has 273 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 33 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (443 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
Model | DB9 | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 464 HP | 191 HP |
Torque | 443 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1793 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 102 L |