2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 428 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 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 (443 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7. 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | DB9 | CX-7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 464 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 69 L |