2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
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 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lotus Exige 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 281 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 919 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige. 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 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lotus |
Model | DB9 | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 5.5 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 | 1835 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 40 L |