2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 3 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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, 2012 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (443 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DB9 | R8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
