2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S vs. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S.
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 Coupe Automatic (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S. (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe S | 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Automatic | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB9 | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 78 L |
