2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Citroen C4 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 376 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Citroen C4, 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4. 2009 Citroen C4 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 Citroen C4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
Model | DB9 | C4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |