2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
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 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 5,933 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. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 318 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
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 Kia Carnival, 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 (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | DB9 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |