2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Volkswagen Citi 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 387 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. 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 Volkswagen Citi, 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 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
| Model | DB9 | Citi |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 11.3 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 | 1835 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 49 L |
