2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 323 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 948 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DB9 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 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 | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 82 L |
