2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
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 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota MR2 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 372 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 695 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DB9 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 8 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 48 L |
