2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 4 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 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2013 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DB9. 2013 Nissan GT-R 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. 2013 Nissan GT-R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | DB9 | GT-R |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 538 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 628 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 74 L |