2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
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 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento 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 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
| Model | DB9 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
