2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 499 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Aston Martin DB9 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Make Aston Martin Chevrolet
Model DB9 TrailBlazer
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5933 cc 4159 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 510 HP 285 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 5750 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.3 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 83 L


 

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