2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester 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 337 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | DB9 | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |