2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2005 Honda S2000. (240 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 434 kg more than 2005 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | DB9 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |