2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DB9 and 2009 Volvo XC70 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 232 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC70. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC70.
Because 2009 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC70. 2009 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volvo |
Model | DB9 | XC70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 464 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 18.3:1 |
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 Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |