2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Suzuki Splash 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 443 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Splash. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Splash. 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 Suzuki Splash, 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Splash. (90 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Suzuki |
| Model | DB9 | Splash |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 14.7 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
