2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Lancia Musa
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Lancia Musa 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 421 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Musa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 482 kg more than 2009 Lancia Musa. 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 Lancia Musa, 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lancia Musa. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | DB9 | Musa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| 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 | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 47 L |
