2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 564 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Aston Martin DB9. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
Model | DB9 | Picasso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 601 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |