2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Honda Fit 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 393 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 299 kg more than 2009 Honda Fit. 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 Honda Fit, 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
| Model | DB9 | Fit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 40 L |
