2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (173 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DB9 | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
