2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 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 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
Model | DB9 | Express |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 601 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |