2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Volkswagen Touran 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 369 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 472 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
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 Touran, 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 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | DB9 | Touran |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 12.9 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 | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |