2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Kia Sportage 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 336 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 323 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
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 Kia Sportage, 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2009 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | DB9 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 2083 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |