2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2011 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2011 Holden Caprice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP) has 166 more horse power than 2011 Holden Caprice. (344 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Caprice.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Caprice. (530 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Caprice. 2011 Holden Caprice 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. 2011 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Aston Martin DB9 2011 Holden Caprice
Make Aston Martin Holden
Model DB9 Caprice
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5933 cc 6000 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 510 HP 344 HP
Torque 570 Nm 530 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.3 L/100km 12.3 L/100km